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Performance the best member retention tool: Mine Super

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 NOV 2024
... heavily aligned from an industry perspective, and would lead with offering the message of 'We know you, therefore you [members] can stay with us or continue to support us'," Nair said. However, the fund's return profile was not appropriate ...

AustralianSuper to pay $4.2m for delayed claims handling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024
... investigations into a smaller cohort of beneficiaries who may also be affected. "AustralianSuper is committed to putting members first, but we don't always get everything right and we are sorry for that. When we become aware of an issue our priority ...

Coalition urges super funds to push for QAR reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024
... red tape and regulation to bring the price of advice down." Howarth said the superannuation industry is shifting as more members reach retirement age and require advice on how to navigate the transition. "This demographic shift will be a challenge for ...

ASIC narrows in on private market investments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
... but it does expect that as funds grow their exposure to private markets, they continue to meet their obligations both to members and to the market. "That includes ensuring that they are acting in the best financial interests of members, that they adhere ...

ATO recovers $900m in unpaid super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
... to delayed payments. Over the last nine years, Australians have missed out on $41.6 billion in unpaid super, the Super Members Council said.

ASIC flags 'consistently weak' claims processes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
... observed trustees that did not report on times for uninsured claims, despite most death claims within the review relating to members who didn't have insurance at the time of their passing. This meant most of their death benefit claims during the two-year ...

Chalmers unveils new superannuation reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
... regulation and enabling innovation in retirement product design. "These changes will allow funds to offer product features that members want, such as money bank guarantees and installment payments instead of an upfront lump sum. This will give members ...

Cbus confirms CFMEU nominations to board

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
... Cbus spokesperson said three directors share a determination to generate the strongest, sustainable financial returns for members and deliver the best possible service. "Maintaining equal employer and union representation has been central to our success ...

HESTA to pay members impacted by COVID revaluations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
HESTA has agreed to make payments to two cohorts of members impacted by valuation decisions made by the fund in March 2020. APRA said in March 2020, HESTA made downwards adjustments to five single sector Choice options invested in unlisted assets but ...

CareSuper, MIESF assess merger potential

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
... long-awaited merger with Spirit Super earlier this month. MIESF has about $1.08 billion in funds under management and 17,286 members which would be combined with CareSuper's $55 billion and 550,000 members if a merger were to eventuate. Originally ...